Mint Lassi

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 0 minutes
Yields: 2 people
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon ground cumin Dash of black pepper 1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups water
Directions:
  1. In a skillet, dry roast cumin and black pepper.
  2. Stir frequently, until the aroma is released.
  3. Combine cumin and pepper, along with all the other ingredients, into a blender.
  4. Mix at high speed until mint leaves are well blended.
  5. Serve.
Notes:
This is a drink used in Indian culture to aid in digestion. Traditionally they use black salt which can be found in Indian food markets.
  • For a different taste ground cardamom or ground fennel in place of the cumin.
  • Try different types of yogurt: cow, sheep, goat or soy.